Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or "brown hickory", is found closer to the trees center and is slightly denser and heavier than "white hickory". Each stick is crafted with impeccable consistency to give you a quality stick, guaranteed straight. Large oval tip, extra weight and durability. Super long shaft.